Customer Accesses Verification Portal
After reading the email, Sarah either clicks the link or manually types the URL into her browser to reach the firm's verification portal at shepwedd.com/verify. This is hosted on the firm's own domain under their security controls.
🌐 Two Ways to Access
Option 1: Click the link in the email (https://shepwedd.com/verify)
Option 2: Manually type the URL (recommended for extra security)
Shepherd+Wedderburn
Verify Payment Instructions
Welcome to Our Secure Verification Portal
This portal allows you to verify that payment instructions you receive via email are genuine and current.
Browser-based email verification
How it works:
- You'll authenticate securely using your device
- Enter the reference code from your email
- Instantly confirm if instructions are genuine
🔑 Key Points
Firm's Official Domain
The portal is hosted on shepwedd.com—the firm's own domain. Phishing sites cannot fake this (browsers show the padlock and verified domain).
Under Firm's Control
The verification system is completely under Shepherd+Wedderburn's security infrastructure, not a third-party service.
Manual URL Entry Option
Security-conscious customers can type the URL manually rather than clicking email links, protecting against sophisticated phishing.
Clear Next Steps
The portal clearly explains what will happen next—authenticate with device, then enter reference code.